Come rain or shine, waterfalls always guarantee sweet moments of wonder. These sinewy waterways that inhabit and nourish our parks and forests are true treasures of nature. That’s why we’ve listed 6 waterfalls of pure beauty for you to admire on your next hiking getaway in Belgium. They are all located in the east of the country.
1. Chanxhe waterfalls (Sprimont)
Ah, waterfalls offer real moments suspended in time. In Sprimont, near Liège, the path known as the “Croix Verte” (parking lot at the start of Comblain-au-Pont) winds through the countryside until it reaches the magnificent Cascade de Chanxhe. The entire 10 km loop takes 3 hours to complete. You can shorten your walk by parking upstream from Rue du Pont (in which case, don’t hesitate to visit the ruins of Château de Fays).
📍Rue de Picopré 4140, 4140 Sprimont.
2. Bayehon waterfall (Malmedy)
Park upstream from Ovifat or Longfaye, and walk over several small wooden bridges to reach the splendid Cascade du Bayehon. The waterfall ends its course in a large pool surrounded by rock faces, giving it its distinctive, photogenic color. The Fagne du Setay nature reserve, where the waterfall is located, abounds in trails. The complete loop (for the most courageous) is 12.6 km long. Are you in good shape?
📍Chemin de la Cascade, 4950 Malmedy.
3. Reinhardstein waterfall (Waimes)
Observe this waterfall’s long, winding path through the rocks: you can clearly see how the passage of water has carved the rock over the years. Or even centuries! The Reinhardstein waterfall is truly impressive in its height! Although the trail isn’t the most accessible (some bridges are barely secured, so be careful), the walk has a huge advantage: the magnificent Château de Reinhardstein overlooking the waterfall!
📍Rue de Bosfagne 11-7, 4950 Waimes.
4. Cascade de la Chaudière (Aywaille)
The Cascade de la Chaudière (two streams flowing into the same basin) is astonishing: one of its tributaries seems to meander horizontally between the rocks! This walk along the Ninglinspo is one of the most beautiful you can do in the Belgian Ardennes, and is particularly easy to access for the whole family (allow for 6-7 km of walking in total).
📍From the N633, 4920 Aywaille.
5. Coo waterfalls (Coo)
If you’re looking for peace and quiet in the middle of nature, you can forget all about the Cascades de Coo! Surrounded by the village of the same name, the Plopsa Coo amusement park, a campsite and the Coo-Adventure sports park, they are probably the most touristic (and noisy) waterfalls in Belgium. But their sheer size is impressive (although beware of the water flow, which can be very dangerous). A road bridge crosses them.
📍Cascades de Coo, 4970 Coo.
6. Haldeboeuf waterfall (Theux)
From the mouth of the stream to its arrival in the basin, the Cascade de Haldeboeuf spreads over an impressive 50-meter drop. What’s even more surprising is that a staircase takes you up and down the various levels, although there are no barriers or safety features, so be careful! Please note: the waterfall is not visible in all weathers and seasons, and there is sometimes little or no water, often in autumn.
📍Chem. de la Halte des Boeufs, 4910 Theux.
Enjoy your walk!